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Course description

The aim of this qualification is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to cut men’s hair into a variety of fashion looks. The skills developed include layering, club cutting, scissor over comb, use of clippers and attachments, texturising/thinning,
using a razoring and freehand cut beards and moustaches, shaving and face massage services.

The knowledge acquired will enable you to understand how to choose suitable cutting techniques and tools, work carefully and efficiently and to give aftercare advice and information on further salon services

Entry requirements

As part of your learning experience and study programme, learners aged under 19 who don’t have English & Maths GCSE at A-C will be required to undertake this either at Functional skills level or GCSE level.

Further information

Kensington and Chelsea College has two sites based near Kings Road in Chelsea – with its fashionable boutiques and cafes, and Notting Hill by Portobello Road – with its world famous markets and iconic stalls selling vintage and cutting edge fashion.

Each year Kensington and Chelsea College hosts dozens of exhibitions, shows, master classes and networking opportunities to help students raise their profile and establish industry contacts even before they have left the College.

As a young person coming to college you can expect to be treated as an adult and be given access to a wide range of support should you need it:

• Careers support
• Study support
• Tutorial support

We also run a wide range of activities and services for students to help you get the very most of your time at college: